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How to Clean and Deodorize Neoprene Wetshoes

Commonly heard complaints from boaters are “my wetshoes dry slowly” and “my shoes really stink.” The problems are related. Neoprene wetshoes don’t “breathe” so moisture escapes slowly unless you work to eliminate it. And bacteria and other microorganisms in the water and from your feet can generate odors in those moist conditions. This video shows how to clean and dry water shoes to head off odor. And if stinky shoes happen, we show how to eliminate it.